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Sandeman Founders Reserve Porto Exploring Dessert Wines (Attn: All Sweet Wine Lovers)
Posted on Tuesday September 23, 2008

Brian Freedman is extra sweet in today's episode as he guides you through the ins and outs of dessert wines. Dessert wine, which is interchangeably referred to as sweet wine, is often ...read more

Battle of the Big Reds - California Cabernet Showdown Battle of the Big Reds - California Cabernet Showdown
Posted on Tuesday August 19, 2008

When it comes to wine in California, Cabernet Sauvignon is the equivalent of the 2007 New England Patriots (nevermind that one loss.) California Cab enjoys a global reputation for excellence, and in ...read more

 

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Lobster Flambe and the Versatility of Cognac Lobster Flambe and the Versatility of Cognac
Posted on Thursday August 14, 2008

While food and wine pairings attempt to match flavor sets, cooking with wine instills the flavors of food and wine together. Cognac in particular is an extremely versatile wine that has developed ...read more

Burgundy Wine At Picholine Restaurant Burgundy Pairings at Picholine Restaurant
Posted on Thursday July 31, 2008

Ever wanted to peek into the wine cellar of a high end restaurant? Here is your chance - Join Brian Freedman and Jason Miller, General Manager and Wine Director of Picholine, as ...read more

Gary Vaynerchuk And Brian Freedman Gary Vaynerchuk vs Brian Freedman, Final Round: Fig and Gorgonzola Pairing
Posted on Tuesday July 29, 2008

Part 4: This is it! The Sommelier Smackdown food and wine pairing competition comes to a head as Gary Vaynerchuk and Brian Freedman make their last pairings. In this round, the two ...read more

Food And Wine Pairing With Piper Heidseick Food and Wine Pairing with Piper Heidsieck
Posted on Thursday July 24, 2008

Food and wine pairings are not an exact science, however a beautiful pairing can be a wonderful thing. In this episode of Classic Wines TV we visit Picholine in New York City ...read more

Gary Vaynerchuk and Brian Freedman - Wine and Cheese Pairing Gary Vaynerchuk and Brian Freedman - Wine and Cheese Pairing
Posted on Tuesday July 22, 2008

Part 3: Everyone understands that wine and cheese pair well together, but what wine goes with what cheese? In this episode of Classic Wines TV Brian Freedman and Gary Vaynerchuk choose two ...read more

California Wine Club Hard to Find Wines Made Easy
Posted on Thursday July 17, 2008

Wine clubs can be the perfect opportunity for exploring new wines that are difficult to find in your local wine store. Today Brian Freedman tastes California Wine Club selections' Pinot Noir from ...read more

Gary Vaynerchuk vs Brian Freedman - Pinot Grigio Gary Vaynerchuk and Brian Freedman - Pinot Grigio Anyone?
Posted on Monday July 14, 2008

Part 2: Two of wine's biggest personalities continue their head to head food and wine pairing competition in this segment of the Sommelier Smackdown, hosted by The Wine School of Philadelphia. Gary ...read more

Gary V vs Brian Freedman Gary Vaynerchuk Vs Brian Freedman - Food and Wine Pairing Competition
Posted on Tuesday July 08, 2008

Part 1: Two of wine's biggest personalities go head to head in this Sommelier Smackdown, hosted by The Wine School of Philadelphia. Gary Vaynerchuk of Wine Library TV and Brian Freedman of ...read more

Late Harvest Wines Discovering Long Island Sauvignon Blanc at Paumanok Vineyard
Posted on Thursday April 03, 2008

Classic Wines visits Paumanok Vineyard in Long Island to taste their 2005 Sauvignon Blanc Late Harvest wine. Second generation winemaker, Kareem Massoud, tells us of the history behind this refreshing Sauvignon Blanc. ...read more

The Taste of California Viognier California Viognier Wine Showdown
Posted on Thursday February 21, 2008

What's your favorite California wine? Join us this week as we compair two wines from California in The Classic Wines Wine Showdown. The Miner Viognier with an aroma of marzipan, apricots and ...read more

Champagne Pairings with Veuve Clicquot Champagne Pairings with Veuve Clicquot
Posted on Monday December 17, 2007

There are few food and wine pairings better than Champagne and...well, everything! From light hors d'oeuvres to the rich, hearty foods we eat during the holidays, no wine in the world compliments ...read more

D'Angelo's Italian Ristorante Interview and Wine Tasting with Salvatore D'Angelo D'Angelo's Italian Ristorante Interview and Wine Tasting with Salvatore D'Angelo
Posted on Monday April 23, 2007

In this episode, we're joined by Salvatore D'Angelo, owner of one of Philadelphia's best Italian restaurants. He and Brian discuss why there's nothing wrong with a glass of Chianti at lunch, why ...read more

Meritage Philadelphia Food and Wine Pairing Meritage Philadelphia Food and Wine Pairing
Posted on Wednesday April 18, 2007

How do you pair wine with food that's a bit more exotic than what you're used to? Easy - with confidence! In this episode, Brian discusses the range of pairing possibilities for ...read more

Meritage Philadelphia Interview with Michele DiPietro Meritage Philadelphia Interview with Michele DiPietro
Posted on Monday April 16, 2007

The appropriately-named Meritage features a top-notch wine list and an eclectic wine-friendly menu that is one of the most interesting in Philadelphia. In this episode, Brian speaks with co-owner Michele DiPietro about ...read more

Bookbinder's Philadelphia Seafood Sampler Food and Wine Pairing Bookbinder's Philadelphia Seafood Sampler Food and Wine Pairing
Posted on Thursday April 12, 2007

Pairing shellfish and white wine may seem like a no-brainer, but with the wide range of whites available today, it's more difficult than you might think. Fortunately, you can always look to ...read more

Old Original Bookbinder's in Philadelphia Interview and Wine Tasting Old Original Bookbinder's in Philadelphia Interview and Wine Tasting
Posted on Monday April 09, 2007

A marathon tasting! Few wines pair better with seafood than Sauvignon Blanc, and no country is producing it better these days than New Zealand. In this episode, Brian raids the cellar of ...read more

Glenmorgan Bar and Grill Food and Wine Pairing Glenmorgan Bar and Grill Food and Wine Pairing
Posted on Wednesday April 04, 2007

Pinot Noir and salmon is a truly classic combination. But how well will a Pinot stand up to other flavors on the plate? In this episode, Brian explains why Pinot is one ...read more

Le Bec-Fin Food and Wine Pairing Le Bec-Fin Food and Wine Pairing
Posted on Monday March 19, 2007

With a multi-layered dish like Le Bec-Fin's seafood risotto with chorizo emulsion, how are you supposed to pick a wine that will pair well with all those flavors? M.O.F. French Sommelier and ...read more